Syria unveils archaeological treasures returned from France after 15 years | Africanews

When French President Emmanuel Macron visited Syria earlier this week, he brought with him a number of archaeological treasures that had been held in France since 2011.

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Museum employees unpack a carved stone panel after Syrian authorities unveiled antiquities returned from France at the National Museum in Damascus, Syria, July 8, 2026

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Syria unveils archaeological treasures returned from France after 15 years | Africanews

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